Parody Draw
- 5.2 mi
- round trip
- 679 ft
- climb
- 7,749 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Parody Draw open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Bridger-Teton National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Parody Draw is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Big Piney Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, about 4.5 miles from the town of Bondurant. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 5.2 miles round trip, with a total elevation gain of 679 feet from the low point at 6,923 feet to the high at 7,749 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bondurant show July and August highs around 80°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-20s. The trail is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. Rock Creek is less than a mile away, and West Dell Creek is about 2 miles off. For an overnight stay, Kozy Campground is roughly 7.5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- The Virginian RV Park25 mi away
- Greys River Cove33 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Parody Draw
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
24° / 2°
12 wet
Feb
29° / 3°
10 wet
Mar
39° / 13°
11 wet
Apr
50° / 26°
10 wet
May
62° / 33°
11 wet
Jun
71° / 38°
10 wet
Jul
80° / 41°
8 wet
Aug
80° / 40°
8 wet
Sep
71° / 33°
8 wet
Oct
56° / 25°
8 wet
Nov
39° / 16°
9 wet
Dec
24° / 3°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bondurant, WY, 4 mi away at 6,693 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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